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VOLUME IX.-NUMBER 1366. CHARLESTON, MONDAY MORNING, MAY 9, 1870. SIX DOLLARS A YEAR. FOREIGN NEWS. France-The High Court of Jostle? Con? vened for the Trial of the Conspirators -Reports of M. Olli vier and tile Pro? cure ar-Gem ral Affirming the Authen? ticity of the Plot-Gustave Flourcns , Implicated. PARIS, MST O Thc Journal Officiel this morning contains a decree convoking thc High Court o? Justier for the trial or those recently arrested for participa? tion In a plot against thc life or t rei Emperor. The report of Minister OUfrler, preceding the decree, shows the existence of a revolutionary party having for its object the establrshfltent of a D?mocratie and social republls. Its weapons arc misrepresentation, systematic outrage, calumny, erneutes and assassinations. Mew liberties in? crease its frensy Instead of appeasing it. lt sees In them only facilities for increased organization and extension of its influence. Its existence and purposes are scareoly concealed in its assemblies, and ip the columns of the Journals which follow its fortunes. He exposes its designs and declares himself in possession of evidence sufficient to prove criminal attempt and conspiracy. De reproduces parts or speeches In which he announced the ex? istence cf this party, and told its members thc government hoped Kindness and patience would sum oe to conquer passions which had their rise in other times. But he is forced to believe that ener? getic repression ls the only means through which to re-establish social peace and respect for the law, without which the inanguratlon of free in? stitutions would be a foolhardy step. Since the appeal to the people had already been decreed, his first Instruction was to delay this trial, in or? der that the Involuntary evidence might not seem an electioneering manoenvre. But the revolu? tionists have sought to sweep away by one crime the reigning sovereign and the constitution, which would be to destroy, with a sure blow, the State Itself, and they have resolved to execute their purpose before the 8th of May. Their plans have for a long time been prepared. Under these circumstances it ls our duty to publicly surrender them to justice. The number Inculpated, thc na? ture and gravity of the affair, and the exigencies or public order, demand the exercise of the pow? ers of the High Court in the trial and judgment or the cause. Then follows a report of thc Procurenr-Gcncral, showing that in their public assemblies ardent Revolutionists had come together to prepare thc insurrection and attempt against the Emperor. The report gives some details or the conspiracy of February, and acenses the conspirators of having participated In the erneute which followed the arrest of Rochefort, and% having. designed to assassinate the Emperor bj an explosion of nitro? glycerine. The reporbspnblishes, for the purpose of proving the complicity of the International As 'socti&ion of Workmen, a letter from A'aim, president of that society, in which he says the as? sociation should eoncert for 'united action in case ofan outbreak. The report then passes to the new conspiracy, and declares that thc confes? sions or Beaury show that her* was ' In collusion with Gustave Fljurens, In " a-plot to assassinate the Emperor. A letter ls published' from Flourens to Beaury, where? in the question of the attempt is discussed, j and also a letter from Beaury to Ballot, a friend of Flourens, In which he Invites him to assist at. amputations La the Rue de Rivoli, where there are likely to bc wounded men on the 29th of April, between the hours of 2 and 4 o'clock. Another letter from Flourens, found at the house cf Ballot, and dated April 29, speaks likewise of that affair. The report then gives an account of the discovery of the bombs, and states that there , might be another foundry where bombs' were manufactured. The report announces the arrest of Ballot. The Procnrenr-General, Grandeperret, publishes in the Journal Officiel letters containing evidence of the existence or the conspiracy. JLatest Political Gossip. PARIS, *Ia> T. The joint committee of deputies of the Left and representatives of the Democratic press have Is? sued another manifesto to the electors. They pro? test against the trickery of the govcrment in pub? lishing on the eve of an election violent ami ill considered reports for tko purpose of creating a panic. Tliey denounce the government for charg? ing aU its opponents with insurrection and assas? sination, and for endeavoring to create tho im? pression that France has escaped great gauger. The committee say they despise these calumnies. Frsa>ee knows on which side are the men of vio? lence. She knows who get power "by the coup d'etat, and who reserve the right of thc coup d'etat^ The Journal Officiel announces that issues of the Avenir, Nationale, Steele and Revell were seized because of thc publication of a false proc? lamation signed Louis Bonaparte. "Tho Rappel, an irreconcilable organ, was seized to-day for vio? lation of the press law. Arrests for complicity in the plot continue. Six members of the Interna? tional Society of Workmen were apprehended at St. Etienne to day. Radical journals of thc city strongly advise the people to .be calm and quiet to-morrow. T. M. Lermena, who at a recen t/pub? lic meeting, urged the Impeachment of the Em? peror, has been sentenced to two years' imprison? ment and a One of ten thousand francs. Two-thirds of the French bishops and priests now In Rome have requested permission to vote at the French embassy on the Pleblscitum. Thc Marquis of Bien ville th an k3 them for their patriot? ism, but is instructed to reply that thc law does not permit such a step.. * * General Foreign Summary. LONDON, May 7. The London Times continues editorially to be? little the French conspiracy. It says the peril lies lessan the strength of those who would inflict than in the weakness of those who would resist the conspiracy. The Parliament of the ZoUvcrein having Increas? ed tho duty on coffee, have reduced that on pig iron to 2K sliver groschen per quintal, and that on rice to 15. The duty on cotton yarn ls retained. Thirty-eight Spanish bishops announce from Rome their refusal to take oath to the new con? stitution or Spain, although the Pope interposes no objections. It Unow rumored that Marshal Serrano will not resign, but will be invested with the full pow? ers of Royal Regent of Spain* The Prussian Consul at Rome, Herr D. Ann helm, has delivered a dispatch to Cardinal Auto nelli, strongly backing the remonstrance of Napo? leon. The defeat of the Imperial army at Shansl, m North China, before reported, is fully confirmed. The new steamship Earl Elgin sunk on Friday off Stains, having ooUided with an unknown ves? sel. The captain,-mate and their families were lost. Only seven who were on board escaped death. The decision in the Mordaunt divorce case ls ready, but will not be delivered until the next term of court. The death of Dr. Simpson, of Edinburgh, re? vives the controversy respecting the discovery ef chloroform. THE LATEST Flt O M CVS A. The Rebel General Goicuria Captured and Garroted-The Volunteers and Spain. o HAVANA, May 6. Two sailors belonging to a Spanish man-of? -war captured the rebel General Golearla on Cua? jaba Island. The remainder of Goicuria's party, consisting of a Canadian, three pileta and two Cubans, nanfed Cequero, arc still at large on the isijud. Three. Spanish, gunboats are watching * closely to prevent" theLr escape. After Gcicuria's capture he was taken to Puerto Principe, and soon arter, by order of Captain-General DeRodas, to Havana, under a guard of naval officers, for trial. HAVANA, May 7. The steamer Trinmfo arrived last night, bring? ing General Golearla under a strong guard. He wa? immediately taken to jail, where a verbal conrtOKrtlal had assembled to try him. Thc court sentenoed Min to death, aud he was accord? ingly garroted at 8 o'clock this morning at the Principe Port. An Immense concourse assembled on thc heights of Principe to witness thc execu? tion. General Oolcuria rcmaiucd perfectly serene and firm to thc last. Thc volunteers have recently received a com? munication from Madrid (supposed to have como through M. Calvo, agent of the Casino Kapanol at the Capital,) in which they are a-fced whether they would bc satisfied with Fernandas de Car? dona as captain-General. The reply was, that they would be satisfied with Valmascda, but with no one oise. The appointment of Cordoba in place of De Rodas wonlo increase thc ablution. lt ls now certain that a definite understanding has been aimed at between the Voluti leers and Spanish residents in Cuba, lt amounts to lids: The Island is to be kept ior Spain, provided no sale or alienation of territory takes place; but should this projeet bo seriously threatened, then the independence of Ouba ls to be proclaimed. The Spaniards aud Cubans, in such event, will be compelled to come together upon som? sort of basl*. _ WASHINGTON. WASHINGTON, May s. Neither House of Congress was in session yesterday. The financial statement shows only Immaterial changes. Forney testifies that money received from Bullock was for printing jobs, pamphlets speeches, Ac. SPARKS PK O?T THE WIRES. Thc Mississippi Legislature has rejected bills for mixed schools and equal privileges In hotels. John Savage ls in San Francisco where thc Fenians are making a Hon of him. The spinners' strike at Clarke's Thread Mills Newark, N. J., still continues. An endeavor has been made to obtain other spinners, but so far tho effort ls unsuccessful. The laundry and kitchen of thc Southern Hotel, in New York (formerly the Lararge House) was burned on Friday night. Thc guests fled to thc streets In their night clothes. The damage to the laundry and kitchen ls $5000. Many Southerners are there. There were laughable exhibition1?. The United States Government has purchased General Halstead'* torpedo boat, built during the war at Mystic, Conn. The original cost was $10,000. An eC'ort ls in progress among the varions fac? tions of the New York Democracy to reconcile their differences and unite. POPULAR EDUCATION. The History of the Soward School. [FROM Ol'a OWN OOBSESroNDENT.] COLUMBIA, May 5. The Howard School for negroes, which was established In this city about Ave years ago, is I In a precarious condition now, on account of a ' want of means to continue lt. It was estab? lished by the Freedmen's Bureau, and since its carly years has been supported mainly by benevolent societies in thc North. It devolved finally upon a Presbyterian charitable society of New York, which lias been now, for some time, bearing the entire expense of the school. This society finds itself in straightened circum? stances, and unable longer to furnish tho fonds. So that, on the first of May, the Howard ?chool, under thc superintendency of Miss Augusta Haley, finds Itself without a dollar to oontinue its exercises. There are ten teachers who have charge of 622 children. The school is, ??.nd for five years has been, the mostnic cessful negro school In the Slate, if not In Hie South; and Hs succ?s l as been dm; to thc thoroughly practical management til Hie super? intendent. * Thc fact of thc stoppage of funds from (he North was communicated lo thc State Super? intendent of Education Mr. Justus K. Jillson, of Massachusetts, formerly of Philadelphia, with an application to havo'thc Howard School supported as a free common school by Ibo State, and out of the education fund. This request was thc more reasonable, bo canscthc county commissioner of Richland and lils board ol'examiners were arranging to establish free common schools in this eily for whites, the Howard School being already In operation for blacks. This was fair for bulb. Aud now, why should no? tho State, through her superintendent of education, be willing to loot thc bills ? Mr. Jillson did not consent to thc proposi? tion, but smiled and dilly-dallied. He seems to have some other use for his fifty thousand dol? lars f/tcm to educute negroes with it. He has gone North to beg soni? other benevolent ?> cletlCB there to support this Howard School. In this connection our whites arc beginning to ask themselves these questions: Does Mr. JIHson at heart favor the education of thc ig. norant blacks ? Does the party, which Mr. Jillson represents really desire thc education of the ignorant negroes ? Docs* the Legisla? ture of South Carolina, which took two years to pass an education law, when that was a prime and a crying demand of the very lim session ? Is not the negro a better Radical for beiDg Ignorant than If he were educated ? And has not thc whole education policy oflhe State Government been shaped upon this Idc.i ? May not thc Citizen's Reform party lind In -this matter, ehe best and shortest way to prove to thc negroes' that the trae friends of that race are thc native white citizens of South Carolina? There ls a rumor afloat that thc burglars in the Scott, Williams St Co. matter have been arrested lu New York. The gentlemen of the firm deny the rumor tn foto. The Teachers' Convention is to meet on thc 19lh fnsiant, at Nickcrson's Hotel, at 8 o'clock In the evening. All the railroads In the Stale have agreed to pass delegates to this conven -tion, to and from tho capital, for one faro. A large number" Of teachers have already signi? fied their intention of attending, and thew ia every Indication of a successful l?e?ilng. It is expected that tho conv.'i. Jon will continue in session ouly two days-the 19th and 20th-un? less business accumulate after coming together. _' _ ? . COKS.UK. Af ALTERS IN GEORGIA. The Americas college girls have been giving gymnastic exhibitions. The Air Line Railroad Is progressing finely at a rate of half a mile dally. Francis Sorrel, a citizen long identified with the commercial interests of Savannah, died on Thursday last of jiaralysls. Judge A. R. Wright will deliver a lecture In Rome at an early day, on "Woman; her weak points, her sweet points, aud her strong points." Mr. W. C. Sibley, formerly of Augusta, but now of New Orleans, has accepted the position ol president ol thc Langley Manufacturiuir Company, near Augusta. The Bainbridge Bun announces the depar? ture for New York of President Bruton, of the Bainbridge, Cuthbert and Columbus Road, to buy iron for the firBt twenty miles ot that road. The Macon Telegraph speaks of thc large re? ceipts of cotton there, aud thinks they will reach 80.000 bales this season, and that thc entire crop o? the country in 18:59-70, when all iu, will exceed 3,G00,00D bales. In Chester the sheriff sold thc house and lot on the corner of Saluda and Centre streets at tluijrisk of tho former punchasen Thc stun realized wa? *580, and thejiurchasor was Dr. S. E. Babcock. He abo 6o'.d the Interest ol George Herman-thc same being one half In nineteen acres of unimproved land iu thc corporate limits, and lying along thc C. C. & A. R. lt. I twas purchased by Mr. Jt; H. Davegn for the Elim of $200. THE TOCSIN OF REFORM TUE PEOPLE'S WAE-VET AUAIXST HIQH TAXES, CORRUPTION ANT) SCOTT. II ! N T S 1' 0 II TU E I) OX 0 T II I N tl ??. Organize to Win: [From Hie Union Times.] Without organization there can bc no con? cert of action, and without concert of action there can be no eticccs-s. 'Die great secret to which the present niling party In Hie Stale owes its success, is complete organization. * * Then, is it not wise to receive counsel from our enemies, aud while lhere is evident.discord in their ranks, should we noL (rather up our Strength In one united bond to save the Slate Ironi tho ruin and disgrace to which venality and every species of corruption is last driving her to? * . * * Just so long aa Ute true people ol' tho State refuse to organize and only show a weak aud scattered front to Hie enemy. Just so long will that cuemy be secure In their power, and lear no danger from us. and in every contest defeat us. * <, Then ?et us organize to win. Let every man who desires an honest and economical admin? istration of our State government lay aside all prejudices against, conventions, all personal considerations, and Join with his friends and neighbors in one united and determined effort, and labor untiringly unUI tho salvation nf the State is accomplished. , Putting on Airs. [From the Laurens Herald.] Wc favor the convention on the 15th June next, and hope that every county will be rep? resented. It can do no harm for representa? tive men to talk over thc situation. As it is a convention of tho people, they may or may not ignore the political expression of tho re? cent voluntary conference of the press. We Suggest a public meeting at this pince, on sales-day in Juno, to comprehend all those in favor of reform in Hie Slate Government, to secure delegates to thc Slate Convention; and wc have a word lo say to some good men, who "put on airs" and assume to have nothing to do with politics. This is a lame trick. Tho vandal who rules the State Ia ?ill Hie better for that inactivity. There is no hiding from Ute tax gatherer of a plundering government. You cannot escape tho I rial justices, tho school commissioners, tho auditors, and thc thousand and ono officials that plun? der your earnings. Where there is the oppressor nnd the oppressed, tho inactiv? ity of thc one ls cowardice und not retiring virtue. Iii corrupt times, Uko those of Scott A Co., you ure either willi thc robbers or thc rented. The good and virtuous men ol' Hie State should consult together ns to Hie best policy in such a terrible emergency. Agree upon a policy, and then lend all their energies, wisdom and courage to make their opposition triumphant, and. if not triumphant, effectively a check upon Hie tyranny and villauy of thc successful opposition. Tile Wu ll of the Taxpayers. [From the Barnwell Journal.] Our taxes are oppressive, thc corruption at thc capital ls frightful, thc disregard of thc law und constitution shameful, nnd unless all Hie good people of thc Stale unite for thc re? form ot existing abuses, and to put thc State in thc hands of good, honest, conscientious representatives, ruin, bankruptcy and disgrace seem to be Inevitable. Four years of the pre? sent corrupt nile has Increased Ute SUUc debt some six or seven millions of dollars. Taxes are levied without the slightest regard to thc ability of the people lo pay. Offices are crea? ted simply to give certain people fat salaries. Tlic good of tho pcorlre, the goori ol'the State, is a consideration tliafdoes not enter thc minds ol those who have been growing rich out ol our misfortunes; and as for tho colored people!, they seem to be treated simply as voting chat? tels. Il is high time that all ol' us, who feel any interest in Ute welfare and prosperity of our State and county, wake up to l his melan? choly condition; and laying aside all "party feelings and animosities, unite io servo tho country by restoring honest government. There is not a colored mun in Hie State, who lias a mind to think, who does not see, feel and deplore the present tormeutable condition of affairs as well and as much as we do. The sole object ol'this movement is Slate Reform, and we feel a strong hope and much confi? dence that all right-minded, honest men, oi all parties, and all conditions, will unite with us in this virtuous and patriotic effort Thc Secret of thc Opposition. [From Hie columbia Guardian.] It is conceded on nil hands, by the whites, by the colored people, and even by thc de? graded carpet-uaggers themselves, that the best Interests of both demand conciliation arid the establishment of harmonious relations be? tween the Vhlte and Uti; colored citizens ol' thc State. Thc proposition is self-evident; and though the jroliiical adventurers in our midst cannot deny its truth, yet as ihey seo in Its ac? complishments (he .end ol their heyday of riotous power and [minder, ihey will resort to every means In their power to prevent ;:. Tlic Wifilc Before Us. . [From i he Sumter Watchman.] The liberal principles which will enter into tlic platform of the Citizens' Reform Party should be BUfticicnt lo secure lite hearty co? operation of all classes ol our citizens, Irre? spective of color or previous condition, who desire to sec a better and more economical' government placed over us. Let all who are opposed to barelaced villany in high or low places of public trust, strike hands wi:Ii us. In their patriot lc efforts to bring about an honest and intelligent administration of the State government In all Its purity as in days of old. A Word abont our Candidates. [From tho Barnwell Journal. The colored man has now an opportunity he never enjoyed before. There are two parties claiming to be his friends, and both ready to gua? rantee him ufl tights under thc constitution and laws. The Citizens' party promise him pro? tection und friendship. The Radical puny pledge to d? us much. It ls left for the col-, ored man to choose with which pany lie will identify himself. In our nomination of candi? dates let us select those men who will be faith? ful to tlie principles ol' the Citizens' party, and who will be prepared to do equal Justice to all. Let us select men of intelligence, probity and worth, who will cbntiibute materially "to thc restoration of our old prosperity. To sec our Slate under a better and more economical government, and thc heavy taxation consid? erably reduced, must surely bc the desire ol' all, und we can all unite our efforts to bring about this desired resulr. Never in thc history ol'our State did So nih Carolina appeal to her sons as she does uow. Do-Xot liing ?sm. [From tho Bennettsvlllc Journal.] lt is all tolly to say that we cannot have an honest government. If the people will all unite In thc coming contest, aud lay aside par? ty prejudices, our success will bc certain, llon est aiid trustworthy men will be nominated at this convention, and by united and persistent effort our people can secure their election. * * * * This do-noiliing policy can accomplish nothing. Our people must begin to work to save our State from the ruin that will inevitably result Iront the present cor? rupt government tindee which wc now irroan. The l5lh of June is, we think, quite late enough for the convention, as it will enable us to begin tue work of the campaign before our enema's organize. The-Radical ring will hold their convention some time during the sum? mer, and it behooves us, therefore, to have our candidates in the field as early as praeiieable. Bushwhackers, Fall In t [From the Walhalla Courier.] Perhaps Hie convention will deem it prudent, to nominate no Stan; ticket. Each county will be represented, ami upon a free conference, 4he wisest and safest course will be adopted. This ls thc true presumption, and ?is we have taken up tho elephant, do not let us faint on the way. Let Hie advocates ol' a "vital pro? gressive Democracy" ride their hobby to their satisfaction, bul steer clear ol' Hie Reform party and encourage them on their way. The party of industrial development can push ahead ti) their peculiar edification without a collision. The bushwhacking committee, and the Un? ol Indian skirmishers are respectfully solicited lo join in Hie convention a sufficient lime to learn Hie whereabouts of their friends, lest an 111 directed'bali should work injury to them. Bushwhacking, tube successful and effective for good, mus? have a common object in view, and this object ls learned by nnitfno- to confer and then separating to fight. THE MAC FARE AND TRIAL. Thc Briden?? Closed-A Lively OUI Lady on the Stand-What Mrs. Sin? clair said-Conjugal Correspondence -Mr Graham's Closing Argument for the Prisoner. Thc testimony elicited ou Tuesday, Wednes? day and Thursday last, closed thc evidence in thc McFarland trial. Few of the witnesses had anything new or striking to say. A LIVELY EXAMINATION Mrs. Satre. mother of Mrs. McFarland, an interesting old lady, cool, clear headed and amazingly garrulous, gave more trouble to Ihc counsel for defence than any witness who lind yet appeared. Throughout thc old lady's exam? ination a lively running lire was kept up be? tween the counsel on either side, so that be? tween them and Ihc witness,whosecmcd as well able to use her tongue as any lawer, ihe audi? ence were considerably and amusingly occu? pied. Though counsel for the defence made thc witness appear inconsistent and contradic? tory, there was a general disposition to excuse her great zeal to make her daughter out a much abused, long suffering, good and amiable creature, and lay all tho blame possible at. McFarland's door. Her justification of her daughter's course in separ'aling from her hus? band nnd going to seek a divorce In the State of Indiana created a sensation. MUS. SINCLAIR'S KVIDEXC?. More interest ls attached to thc testimony of Mrs. Sinclair than to that furnished by any other of the witnesses. She was accompanied by her husband, Mr. Samuel Sinclair. She tes? tified that Mrs. McFarland was In very desti? tute circumstances iu and subsequent to 1862: gave her money at different times: went to Washington once to see If she could get an office for McFarland; Mrs. McFarland used to visit deponent's house; Richardson was there also, March 9th, 18(17; never saw the Intercept? ed letter until after II was published. Counsel for prisoner read the Intercepted loiter, and then asked witness If she would have received Richardson into her house in 18(?8 If she had known that. Answer-"1 do not see anything In lt to make inc do otherwise." Witness sub? sequently stated that whoa ?lie heard of Mrs. McFarland's engagement to Richardson, nuder thc circumstances, she approved of it. ANOTHER TKIUUNK MAN. Jtmlus Henri Browne, a Tribune attache, testlfled that when Mrs. McFarland was play? ing at Winter Garden he went home with her seven or eight times. Made Richardson's ac? quaintance during the war. Counsel asked If he believed In Hie Deity ? He said he did. Also if he believed thc Bible to be a work of a divine character? Answer-,lI do-some ot lt." Counsel inquired what part? Answer "I believe in thc general spirit of the Bible, and thal God is good and Just." CONJUGAL COl'.RESPOXDENCE. Thc defence submit ted to thc jury a number of letters between Mr. and Mrs. McFurland and other persons, the most noteworthy of which were the following : ?lit. M'FARLAND TO HIS WIFE. Nsw YortK, November 20,1859. Ny Dear IFtffc-1 enclose $20. 1 should have sent you some BJfcicy itu mediately on the arrival-of your last letter, but I had nothing about me. and I was nowwell enough to venture out to collect some, as it rained very hard on that day. For the last couple of nights, on my returning to bcd, I wet my nightshirt with cold water, and went fobed In fi, and took what answered for a "wet sheet." I have had nothing yet to do mo so much good, and I think by a few more repel liions of the process I shall be about well. I de? livered to Kinsley's Express yesterday some? thing for you which 1 think will please you. Yon must receive it before you know what lt ls. 1 will say. however, that lt represents something not unlike the vision which was mine two years ago this night when you so Innocently, so devo tlngly and so trustingly promised lo give your? self to mc. a stranger lo yon, aud to couple your earth's happiness and deathly with mine, idhi not think then thal '.ben; was a possibility of my evt-r heine angry win? you, much less that 1 should ever get. In a passion with yon; and aa a inaner of coarse, nuder such cir? cumstances, beso harsh and unjust to yon. I think I would bo willing to die Ul night If, by so doing, 1 could change what, has been, and have no memory or my conduct towards you but that which came immediately from the natural over? flowing of my heart; the mo^t ardent and ?lear love Tor you. Every act towards you excepting that of tho most devoted kindness, and of a hus? band's dearest love, I repud?ate. None ever came from my heart; for when 1 look In there ami ex? amine lt, I timi nottiing bm thc most burning love for my dear wife and thu most bluer grief Uv?j. 1 should ever have said or done a thing mat caused pain, or made me appoar to her any other than the ono to whom sh?! ?ave herself so confidingly. I was never, my darling, without a jtt<t and I rue appreciation of the holy ami sacred obligation I had taken on? myself w!i 11 I married yo 1. 1 never thought it would bc any restraint or hard? ship to devote and dedicate ?ll the power ol my lile io ihe happiness of tho woman wbom I should take Into my heart to abide there, ami to make jiv spirit happy v.i:!i her love. lt ls a great consolation to mo that my saul has never done you .wrong. You have b cn al? ways treated lovingly and kindly tlicrv, ami If yon rou ld read over its page all thc thoughts about vou which have passed over lt during Hie last two years, I think you would have so much to love me for ami mu-li to cause you to forgive me what 1 have said to you willie in these parox. y?mn of excitement. At least, my darling wife, ir you will only noi tr usure up anything against your loving husband he will be satisfied. Your loving husband, DANIEL MCFARLAND. MUS. M'CKAKLAND TO HEH "DARLING HUSBAND." MANCHESTER, November 21,1S59. My Darling umband- I received your letter of yesterday to-day. I received Thc $20 enclosed; I shall give mother six of lt for lost week and this, ami then 1 guess I Miall order a bonnet; 1 shall try and get one you would like, ?nd I almost al? ways suit you, dont 1? Thc little (or great, 1 don't know which.)cadeau has not arrived, t; will to? night, and I am all anxiety to seo what my dear husband has sent as 11 new proof of his love lo mc. I shall doubtless be delighted, and shall write soon to you to tell yon my Impression. 1 feel quite worried about your cold. I have, every time you write mc, although lt ls quite common for these obstinate cuida lo hang on all winter. I wish you would go immediately to Dr. Grumsey; lie Isa gontlcuiau of Intelligence, and certainly has more exp?rience in cobb; than you lave; will you, ss fl personal favor to me, go and ace him ? If it gets no belter tu a week or so, you must do one of two things, either go on u little trip out to Philadelphia or Virginia, where lt ls warmer, or l shall come 011 and nurse you. This laking a wet sheet bv yourself, without anyone to tuck you up in bcd, is ruinous. You \vi:l tell mc exactly how it is next time yoi write, won't you? I shall feel very anxious If you are not frauk with mc. I was* very deeply affected by your letter, and all you aaiil about our misunderstandings was very painful to me, not violently painful, but lt grieved me to think that, lu thc midst of so much anxiety you have been suffering, that you should have had' these things to 1 rouble you too. Believe me, even If I had not. known how much I loved you, separation would have taught me. I lind all mv philosophy tried to lite utmost to ?upport the thought of ?0 long an absence from you. You don't know how many lonely hours I spend, how much I worry about you, and how much I regret that I ever wai perverse or obstinate. It ls impossible, perhaps, that two persons should ncvenlo ca':h other wrong often. That m the ban of all love and affection, thc Impossibility of a per? fect understanding; but there arc always atone? ments as compensation, aud there ls nothing thai cannot become forgotten or so well forgiven that it is hanlly remembered. Don't mistrust my infec? tion; and believe 1 love you as dearly, a thousand times more so, than two years ago, and yon will make me happy. Write me particularly exactly when yon receive this; lt ls malled at quarter of four, Monday afternoon. Wilie exaetly respect? ing your cold, won't yon. or I shall be very un? easy. Your loving wife. ABBY MCFAULANP. Another letter from her to McFarland waa offered, in which she boasts that she is tho best dressed woman lu church; but ibis, as well as a third one, asking lier husband for eiuiilov ruent lor her father, was excluded. THE AltiJUMKXT-.Mit. ?lt.VII.UI CLOSES FOK THE DEFENCE. An immense crowd thronged tho court on Friday to hoar tho closing argument. Ii trans? pired at ?Ul early hour, that lor reasons un? known to (he public, Judge Davis would not sum up for the prosecution, and that his con nectlon willi the case '.s as Ilms virtually ended. This rumor caused much sensation among the friends ol' Richardson, and it was unhesitat? ingly asset lcd dat. outside Influence had been brought Co boar to preclude Judge Davis from summing "P, as M as his intention. When thc recorder had taken his sent Hie counsel for the defense commenced his closing amid a breathless silence. Mr. Graham urged that the question lor thc Jury was the mental condition of thc accused when the deed was committed. After speak? ing of the power of a. good woman Tor good, the counsel went on to say: "Thero were two Incidents in Hie trial well worthy of observa? tion-8nc was the appearance of private coun? sel in tlic case, the other was the objection of three jurors who happened to bc countrymen of thc prisoner. Tho?e men were good and reputable citizens, eligible as Jurors, and their exclusion by the district attorney was utterly indefensible. The questions asked by the private counsel provo that private malice was at the back of thc prosecution, ile wished to impress upon thc jury that this wits a case of mnrdcr or nothing. Any such compromise as sending Hie prisoner to State prison would be a violation of their oaths. The Jury shout 1 re? member that a man might be Insane toward one individual and sane toward all others. The counsel then read portions of the Scrip? ture?, proving thereby that Richardson had violated thc 7th and loth Commandments, for not satisfied with debauching McFarland's wife, he lind coveted her for himself. Under the old I law adulterers were doomed to death. The remainder of the speech, np lo thc hour ol' the recess, was occupied by reviewing thc evidence showing insanity, which the counsel impressed upon Hie jury as fully proved. After tlie recess Mr. Graham continued his argument, referring to tho Cole-IIiscock case, alllrmlng Hint they were exactly parallel. Counsel next referred to tile case ol' General sickles, tried at Washington, for Hie murder ol'Key, who had debauched Iiis wife. He was acquitted on the ground that he was uncon? scious that he was committing a crime, and that in consequence of the-predisposing cause of the sudden appearance ol the seducer of his wife, Iiis mind became temporarily di? seased. The court here adjourned. THE METHODISTS. General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. South. Tlie General Conference of thc Methodist Episcopal Church, .South, assembled at Mein .pbls, Tenn., on Thursday last. The attendance was very large. Among those present were Bishop Andrews, Hie presiding officer, Kava ?miigh, Pierce. Paine, Marvin, Doggett and Wightman, anti Drs. Keener, Seechcn, Mun? sey, and many other distinguished divines. Thc conference was called to order by Bishop Payne, of Mississippi. After prayer by Bishop Kavanaugh, the roll was called by Dr. Somers, secretary, when the following conferences re? sponded: Baltimore. Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, South Georgia, North Georgia, Florida. Montgomery, Mobile, Louisiana, Mississippi. Memphis, Tennessee, Rolston, Kentucky, Painesville, St. Louis, Mis? souri, Arkansas, Lillie Rock, Indian Mission, Texas, East Texas, Trinity, Southwestern Texas, Western Texas, Columbia, Pacific, Illi? nois-thc whole number of delegates being two hundred and forty-elx, of whom one hundred and sixty-seven were present. Dr. Somers, of Nashville, was re-elected sec? retary, and Dr. John S. Martin and Messrs. Wishersham, of Arkansas, and Lester, of Georgia, assistant secretaries. After the usual religious exercises, Bishop Pierce, of Georgia, took thc chair, when the roll was called. All the bishops were present except Bishop Early, of Virginia, who is sick. The standing com? mittee then announced that, a message had been received from Bishop Early, stating that he hoped to bc with tho conference before Its adjournment. Special commit tees were then appointed on orphans' home, revised hymn book and finance. Tho address of thc bishops was then read by Bishop Wightman. The ad? dress, after counselling moderation in the de? liberations of thc conference, pays an eloquent tribute to the memory of Bishop Souk*, de? ceased, and says despite poverty and persecu? tion, even to stripes and death In some por? tions; nf the country, Hie ministers have been faithful to their vows,and the church has steadi? ly advanced. It refers to the introduction of lay? men in thc conference, and to the baneful effect or fashionable worldly pleasures. It; contrasts thu conduct, of Hie present generation with Hie past, and urges the ministers lo urge upon their charges thc necessity ol' family worship. The address also sets forth that the number ol' yoting men now offering for the ministry is wholly inadequate to Hie demand of tho church, and urges that steps be taken lo rem? edy this, and also to Improve ihc literary pub? lications ol tho church, ami that the efforts to improve Hie religious condition ol' the colored people and dissipate the treacherous teachings of those who had sought lo array them against ns had steadily succeeded, and are now pro? gressing, especially In Hie Carolinas, Georgia and Florida. The address was responded to by tho venerable Dr. Pierce. The bishops' ad? dress was then referred to an appropriate com? mittee, A sp?cial committee ol' litre clerical and five laymen, together with the bishops, was appointed to prepare a pastoral letter on the subject of the spiritual interests ol' thc church. Various reports were submitted and appropriately referred. The conference then adjourned in order to give committees time lo organize. On Friday, Dr. Young, of Nashville, from thc board of diocesan missions, made an elaborate report, showing that despite the effect of the war, the great'poverty ot a large portion of the territory, and the calls for aid, the work stead? ily progresses, a balance of $2000 remaining In the treasury. A communication was read from the churches of Louisville, asking Hie removal of the Book Concern from Nashville to that elly, guaranteeing $50,000 to defray the ex? penses ol'the removal. Referred to'thc Com? mittee on Books and Periodicals, with In? st ructions to report as soon ?is practicable. Dr. Selten presented a paper f'rjm the col? ored conferences ol' the South, selling forth the condition of the church, Its dependence on thc churches ol the South, expressing thc hope tl lat Hie same kindly feeling heretofore existing should continue, asking for the establishment of a colored general conference, under the control of the General Conference, setting forth that their Interests are identically the same, and they must work together. A me? morial was presented irom Toxas"asking the extension of Methodism among Hie Germans in that State; asking for a bishop for that Slate, and proposing to furnish him a home. Also from the Ladies' Memorial Association, asking thc al tendance of the delegates at the decoration ol thc graves in Elmwood Ceme? tery to-morrow. This last provoked discussion. Several members protested against taking action as a body that should have any political coloring whatever. Dr. Marshall thought it an insult to the good sense ol the people of the North to suppose they would attach any politi? cal significance to our weeping over our dead. Ile w;is willing to weep with them over their dead that lay around Vicksburg, and believed they would do the same with us. Finally the motion to adjourn nt ll o'clock tomorrow lo allow tlie members to attend fhe decoration prevailed. A memorial was preseuted from Hie board ol'domestic missions, urging the con? ference to Like steps to purchase lois for church purposes in tho towns .springing up along the Union and Central Pacific Railroads, lo counteract the work of other churches lu that quarter. After other unimportant meas- . ures the conference adjourned. ALL ABOUT THE STATE. Mrs. P. H. Shell, of Lauren--, died of apo? plexy on the 4th instant. Charlie lllcks-,n, son ol ll. J. Hickson, ol' Lancaster, accidentally poisoned himself with morphine last week. in-Clarendon, on sales-day. the bidding fur a lime was quite lively, and the properly, sume ol'it, went ut high ligures. Mr. John McGlellion, of Greenwood, one of thc employees at Hie Oil Factory in Columbia, lacerated and broke bis arm on Thursday in the lint machine? . In llorry, on sales?d:ty, tito sheriff sold lands amounting to $10,000. Prices were fair, but sonic were low. The Times notes sales of I'iOti acres of land fur $.'11 : a corner lol in town, willi improvements, brought ?JO?O, which was a fair price for the limes." The Lancaster Ledger says : "Mr. John McCraney, of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina," was accidentally killed on lust Friday morning, two miles north of Lancaster. Mr. McCraney wa-? <>n his. way buck home, and while in the net of raising un umbrella, his horse took fright and ian off, Hi: owing him out ol lim bttgey against a tree. Me lived but a short time. He leaves a family and a large connexion." lu Orangeburg, on sales-day, the land sales were : Brandenburg vs. ??lack-IOU acres to W. W. Wannotnakcr for ?-S00. Smith vs. Smoak 242 acres to N. B. Smith for $200. 290 acres to I same purchaser for 1275. The probate sales aro as follows : Ex parte Ana E. Houser-187 acres to W. H. Bull for $225. 175 acres of same to J. 8. Heart for $180. Ex parte Isam J. Yon -42 acres to Isam J. Yon for $81. The Georgetown Times, ol Thursday, says : "Monday was an exceedingly disagreeable day. After a dry spell of nearly a fortnight we were visited with a northeast rain, verify ing t!:c old adage, that lt never rains but it pours, for it rained without cessation all day and night. On Tuesday, however. Ute wind got round to thc westward, and since then wo have had charming spring weather." (?lotl)?Hg aub inrnisliing ?00?5. S PRING CLOTHING No. 210 KING STREET. CORSER OP WENTWORTH. An extensive supply of SPRINO CLOTUINO, made up expressly for the trade of thia city, L. now offered at LOW PRICES, thc Goods having been bought sine? the declino in gold. The as? sortment consists of all New Fabrics for men's wear, and made np equal to custom work. This house will continue to deserve thc wide reputa? tion lt has enjoyed for many years of "selling the best made Clothing In the city." In the stock will be found the following: SCOTCH CHEVIOT WALKISG COAT SUITS Scotch Cheviot Sack Coat Suits French Batiste Walking Coat Suits French Coating Walking Coat Suits English and American Melton Coat Suits'. Silk Mixed Coat Salts Plaid Cassimerc Coat Suits Blue Flannel Coat Suits French, Blue and Black Tricot Coat Suits Oakes' Casslraere (nil Wool) Coat Suits, at $10 50. BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING. Thc largest and best assortment In thc city, viz: Walking Goat SUITS, Sack Coat Suits, and Fancy Knickerbocker Suits, for ages from 5 to 17 years, of Meltons, Silk Mixed, Blue Flannels, Mixed Cas slmere, Black Cloths, Ac, of all qualities. FURNISHING GOODS. In this department will be found every style of | Under-Garmcnts for men's wear, snch as: Gauze, Merino, Lisle Thread, Silk, Cotton and Per kale Undershirts Jeans and Linen Drawers Silk Tics and Bows, Colored Silk Cravats and Scarfs French Kid Oloves, Beaver Gauntlets, Silk and Thread Gloves Patent Shoulder Suspenders, Braces, Ae. Also, THE CELEBRATED STAR SHIRTS AND COLLARS, Introduced by mc In this city twenty-five years ago, and since then selling them to the satisfac? tion of all purchasers. aw Prices as advertised In Card. TAILORING DEPARTMENT Is supplied with French, English' and American COATINGS, Meltons, Datistc, Scotch Cheviot, Silk Mixed and Cloths, of a variety of shades. CASSIMERES of the most select patterns of thc season, Plaids, Stripes anoTlaln, which Goods will be made up to order, in thc well known good style always displayed at this House, and at mod? erate prices. WHITE TURKISH HAREM VESTS, A new and elegant Garment. aw Purchasers arc Invited to call and cuke their selections. WILLIAM MATTHIESSEN. Captain B. W. McTUREOUS, Superintendent. mayS-lmo (?i)?na, QErockcrrj, Ut. ^TILLIAM G. WHILDEN & CO., DEALERS IK WATCHES, JEWELRY, Silver-Platedware, AND FALNCY G o o r> ? . : uroHTEOS OP CROCKERY, CHINA AND GLASSWARE. CHINA DINNER SETS from $36 to $75. CHINA TEA SETS from $8 to $25. CUT GOBLETS, $2 50 to $12 per dozen. CUT CHAMPAGNES, $2 50 to $10 per dozen. CUT WINES, $1 2.*i to $S per dozen. CUT CORDIALS, $1 25 to $e per dozen. CUT LEMONADES, $2 50 to $0 per dozen. OUT TUMBLERS, 75 cents to $12 per dozen. DECANTERS, $2 to $12 per dozen. TUE IMPROVED GEM SELF-SEALING JARS, all sizes ?2 ' _ EXTRA PIECES FOB CHINA SETS. PRESERVE DISHES. BOWLS. BUTTERS. SUGARS. ' CREAMS. CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE FOR COUNTRY TRADE, IN ORIGINAL PACKAGES. AT WHOLESALE, No 137 MEETING ST. OPPOSITE MAYNE STREET. AT RETAIL, Kn. 333 KING STREET, CORNER BEAUFAIN. IF YOU WANT TUE CELEBRATED CARTER'S WRITING and COPYING INK combined, go to EDWARD PERRY, No. 155 Meeting street, opposite Charleston Hotel, Charleston, S. C. decl4 amos F pipping. OR NEW YORK The Al side-wheel Steamship SOUTH CAROLINA, Adkins, Commander, wlu^A?a?K sail mr New York on WEDNKSDAT. May mn, at I o'clock P. M.. from Pier No. 2, Onion Wharves, connecting with day Pamienger Trains from Co? lumbia and Augusta, arriving at 4 P. M Through Bills Udlng will he issued for Cotton to LIVERPOOL. HAVRE, Boston and the New England Manufacturing Cities. The SOOTH CAROLINA will make cloHe connec? tion with Liverpool Steamship MINNESOTA, of Messrs. Williams A Qulon's Line, sailing 18th of May. insurance by the Steamers of this Une s' per cent. For Freight engagements, or passage, having very superior dt at croom accommodations, all on deck and newly furnished, applv to WAGNER, HUGER A 00... No. 26 Broad street, or to WM. A. CQITRTENAY. No. 1 Union Wharves. mayS-S IJIHE REGULAR STEAM LINE. WEAKLY TO PHILADELPHIA. The screw Steamship PROMETHEUS ^*<Mav Grey, Commander, will sall for Ph Un-'"^g? delphla, direct, on FRIUAY, Moy I3ih, at tu o'clock A. M., from BrowH's Sooth Wharf. mr Insurance by the steamers of tilla Llae a per cent. For Freight engagements, or Passage (cabin $15,) apply to v. WM. A. COURTENAY, Agent, mayM No. 1 Union Wharves. VESSELS SUPPLIED WITH CABIN AND MESS STORES ON SHORT NOTICE. Captains and stewards are reaped _ r.rria folly invited to call and examine the^^iseaS quality and prices of our GOODS. Full weight guaranteed. Delivered free of expense. . WM. S. CORWIN A CO., No. 275 Ring street, opposite Hasel, Charleston, a C. 49" Branch of No. 900 Broadway, New York. Jan24_ "pOR BEAUFORT, VIA EDISTO, ROCK? VILLE AND PACIFIC LANDING. Steamer PILOT BOY, Captain 0. _ . -^TT-^^. Caroll White, will sall from Uharlea-?ggg?SEi^C ton for above places every TOBSDAT MORNING, at 8 o'clock Returning, the PILOT BOY will leave Beaufort early WEDNESDAY MORNING:, touching at all the above named Landings on her route to Charleston. J. D. AIKEN ? CO. mch24_ jp OR PALATKA, FLORIDA, VIA SAVANNAH. FERNANDINA JAOXSON vii.I,E AND LANDINGS ON ST. JOHN'S RIVER. SEMI-WEEKLY LINE. Steamer "DICTATOR," Captain _ jr?T^jb George E. McMillan, sails every MONDAY EVENING at 8 o'clock. Steamer "CITY POINT," Captain Fenn Peck, sails everv FRIDAY EVENING at 8 o'clock. TJon nectlrigwith Steamer STARLIGHT for Enterprise. Fare to and from Savannah $3 eaoh way, in? cluding berth and meals. Through Tickets and through BUIs of Lading for Freight given. J. D. AIKEN A CO., Agents, Janl3_South Atlantic Wharf. pOR SAVANNAH, (INLAND ROUTE.) VIA PACIFIC LANDING AND BEAUFORT. The steamer PILOT BOY, Captain C. Carroll White, will leave Charles-_ _ ton every THURSDAY MOM?INO, at 8 o'clock, ror above places. RETURNING: The PILOT BOY will leave Savannah every FRIDAY AFTERNOON, at 3 o'clock, touching at Beaufort and Pad tlc Landing, and connecting at Charleston with SATURDAY'S Steamships for New York The PILOT BOY will touch at Bull's Island Wharf every fortnight, going to and returning from savannah. J. D. AIKEN A CO. aura F OR EDISTO AND BEAUFORT, VIA ENTERPRISE, Ac, FENWICKS AND HUT? CHINSON'S ISLANDS, CHISOLM'S LANDINGS, Ac (INLAND ALL THE WAY.) Tho Steamer "ARGO," captain D. _ -r-rr*?fc Boyle, will continue to receive ?sSjgEG Freight at Accommodation Wharf, THIS DAY, 9th msinnt, until half-past 9 A. M., and wilt leave as above at io o'clock. For freight or passage apply on board, br to DOBGLAS NISBET. Agent; mayO-1 Accommodation Wharf. rjlIME TABLE OF STEAMER "AEG CV* FOR TUE MONTH OF MAY. The Steamer "ARGO" will leave _ tiF"*"^ Charleston and Edisto as follows: ????^?SL. ACCOMMODATION WHARF, CHARLESTON. MONDAY, ?th May. at.10 A. M TH'.'RSDAY. 121 h May, at.Vi Noon* MONDAY, 16th Mav. at.o A. M TnunsDAY, 19th Mav, at.8 A. M? MUNDAY, 23d Mav, at.ll A. M THURSDAY, Seth May, at.u Noon MONDAY, aoth May, at.fl A. M. EDISTO. TUESDAY, 19th Mav, at.io A. M. FRIDAY, 13th May, at.12 Noon. TUESDAY. 17th May, at.6 A. M. FRIDAY, 20th May, at.7 A. M. TUESDAY, 24th May, at.10 A. M. FKIDAY, 27th May, at.12 Noon. TUESDAY, Slat May, at....6 A. M. DOUGLAS NISBET, mayO-ml sw Agent. Railroad Supplies. ri TE AM "1??SES ^ND~ ENGINEERS' 3 SUPPLIES. A fall assortment of BRASS and IRON FIT? TINGS, for steam and gas-fitters and plumbers. Steam Ganges, Guage-coe ks, Low Water Detec? tors, Oil Cnpa, Tools for machinists and black? smiths, Bellows, Ac For sale by . CAMERON, BARKLEY & CO., Corner Meeting and Cumberland streets, mch24 tme Charleston, a. 0. ?? E L T I N G . A large Stock or Leather and Rubber BELTING and RUBBER GOODS, including Manacle and Handhole Gaskets, (all sizes.) nose, Sheet Rub? ber for packing, Pure Vulcanized Gum for valves, Ac ALSO, "Regulation" LEATHER HOSE, double-riveted and of approved manufacture For sale by CAMERON, BARKLEY & CO., Corner Meeting and Cumberland streets, mch24 smo . Charleston, S. C. QUCUMBER-WOOD PUMPS. The cheapest and best PUMP now lu use. They give no taste to the water and are applicable la every.locallty. For sale by CAMERON, BARKLEY & CO., Coiner Meeting and Cumberland streets, mch24 ?mo * Charleston. S. S TEAM ENGINES, BOILERS, STEAM PUMPS, CIRCULAR BAW MILLS, Pingle and double-acting Lift and Pore? PUMPS, H. Dlsston A Son's Celebrated Circular, Gang, Hand and Cross-Cul Saws. Also, Miners' and En Inecrs' Supplies la great variety, Shovels, Picks, Ac. For sale hy CAMERON, BARKLEY & CO.. Corner Meeting ami Cumberland streets, mch24flmo_Ch:! rieston. S. C. T)IPEFOR GAS, STEAM AND WATER. Sole Agency of MORRIS TASKER ? CO.'S Pas? cal Iron Wu ks. At store of CAMERON, BARKLEY & CO., Corner Meeting and Cumberland streeta, mch24 om > Charleston, 6. C